Two-day Blue Bridge Music Festival to be a connecting point between visual art and sound
Submitted 09-30-2016 under NEWS
This weekend a range of musical genres can be heard on the Blue Bridge, an ArtPrize Eight venue. Check out music, art entries, two local breweries, a record label and radio station WYCE.
Transit-friendly October events you'll love
Submitted 09-30-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Ride The Rapid to get to fun events for the whole family throughout Grand Rapids and the suburbs.
Urban experiences are important to the development of well-rounded kids
Submitted 09-29-2016 under OPINION
Urban experiences develop self-confidence and cultural awareness in children. ArtPrize 8 is a perfect opportunity to bring kids downtown for a great urban experience.
Beauty in movement: Highlighting ArtPrize ACTion artist Wes DeVries
Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
Wes DeVries' ArtPrize piece brings texture and movement to life.
'Park Once' and get around downtown Grand Rapids
Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
Kara Wood from the City of Grand Rapids discusses updates to our city’s parking system in this latest segment of NPO Showcase.
In Season: October 1, 2016
Submitted 09-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.
This place is not abandoned: How the Cultura Collective is approaching ArtPrize
Submitted 09-27-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
During a time when the entire city is growing, in competition and undergoing cultural upheaval in its attempt for relevance to the contemporary art world, the work of the Cultura Collective is an ambitious symbol of local solidarity, rather than a token of diversity.
Movie Review: "The Alchemist Cookbook" at the UICA
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
Josh Spanninga, contributing writer and community contributor for the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, reviews Grand Rapids-based director, Joel Potrykus's third feature length film.
Why poor people don't go to bike shops
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
At The Spoke Folks, our goal is to ensure everyone has access to a safe and reliable bike. As a part of this, we have known disenfranchised communities, especially communities of color, need our services the most.
Grand Rapids Symphony goes clubbing at UICA for ArtPrize Eight
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Symphony will rock ArtPrize with music that's a little less Dvorak and a lot more DJ and dance at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts